After taking a few turns, the car finally slowed. Jack looked in the rearview mirror to check for the car he'd been trying to shake off. He said expressionlessly, "It seems like there's a bit of a problem with the car. I'll take it for a check tonight. It shouldn't be anything big. It won't affect your going in and out, Ms. Evans."Caroline frowned. She didn't quite believe Jack when he said it wasn't a big problem.But during the next half of the car ride, the car indeed did not experience any hiccups. Thus, Caroline didn't mention it. She told Jack to drive home carefully and walked into the villa.…At the Collins' residence, Howard Collins yelled, "Useless! You're all just useless trash!" He was so mad that he kicked the bodyguard who'd returned to report. "What's the point of paying you? You couldn't find out who that person was, even though you spent so much time investigating them! I made you wait at the airport, but you still let them go right under your nose! I ask
Sean wasn't very excited about it. "I don't feel like going."Kirk didn't say more to Sean. He hung up and sent Sean an address.About an hour later, the two met up at the bar.Sean had reserved a VIP room. When he saw Kirk come in alone, he curled his lip. "Why are you alone?"Kirk took out a cigar from his cigar box and put it between his teeth. He lit it and sunk lazily into the couch. "Did you expect more people?""Caroline didn't come with you? She had nothing to say about you coming to a bar?"Kirk's tone was blank as he smoked and said, "She doesn't know I'm here.""You're fighting again?"Kirk flipped open his lighter with a crack. A bright flame lit up his sharp features. He looked down and hummed. It was impossible to tell how he was feeling."Why are you fighting?" Sean was curious and scooted closer.Kirk let out a mouthful of smoke. He didn't answer Sean and only smiled. "They say men are heartless creatures after getting what they want. I think women are the sam
After more than half an hour, Caroline finally arrived at the bar Sean had told her to come to. When she saw the flowing traffic surrounding the place, she started feeling deeply suspicious.… Wasn't this a busy main road? Why couldn't they get an Uber?Caroline didn't think more about it. She quickly found Sean waving at her. "Over here!"She walked rapidly over. Not far off, Kirk was leaning against a pole.In the dim light of the night, Caroline couldn't see his features clearly. Only when she got closer did she see that Kirk's eyes were slightly closed. His forehead was scrunched up, and he looked as if he were in pain. The smell of alcohol surrounded him.It seemed that Kirk must have drunk a lot."Kirk!" Caroline patted Kirk's cheeks.Kirk opened his eyes, his red eyes meeting Caroline's gaze all of a sudden.Caroline shuddered violently. It was as if she were looking at a hurt kitten. Her movements became gentler. "Let's go home."Kirk stood without moving.Caroline
Caroline was distracted all morning. Her mind was filled with the image of Kirk's scratched-up abdomen.She had reason to believe that Kirk had been seducing her. He was probably trying to dumb her down by tempting her and making her forget why they were fighting.She had to admit that his plan was quite successful.She really couldn't hold off much longer.Just as she was about to let her mind run wild, she saw Cheryl walking past the door, seemingly in a daze. In the beginning, Caroline didn't find anything weird about it. But after Cheryl walked past, she sensed something amiss. "Cheryl."A few seconds later, Cheryl appeared at her door, looking distracted. Her eyes were red-rimmed, and her hair stuck to her face wetly. She looked to be in a ghastly state."What happened?"Cheryl lowered her head and thinned her lips. She dared not say a word.Caroline stood up, her hands supported on the table. "Answer me!"Caroline had a commanding air about her, and it scared Cheryl.
Vivian hadn't been prepared for this at all. After a long time, she closed her eyes and wiped the water away.A second later, she raised her hand to give Caroline a slap.Caroline caught her wrist and mocked coldly, "Didn't you say not to make mountains out of molehills, Ms. Patterson?"Vivian's rage was stuck in her throat. She could neither suppress nor express it. It was so frustrating that Vivian wanted to explode. She gnashed her teeth. "Caroline Evans!"Caroline grinned. She turned and addressed the crowd. "As long as I'm still in the design department, I won't allow any bullying. If something like this happens again, you better resign on your own. Otherwise, I will write a detailed explanation about it on your dismissal report!"Once she said that, she shot Cheryl a look. "Let's go."Cheryl looked at Caroline in admiration. It wasn't until Caroline had walked away that she snapped out of her trance and followed.In the office, Cheryl said, "You were so cool just now, Ms
Even though Caroline agreed to Jules' ultimatum, it wasn't a rash decision. Caroline was simply confident in herself.She cleaned up her half-finished design and looked at the time. It was time to get off work again.Caroline didn't dally. She went downstairs and clocked out right on time.At the door, she noticed many people's eyes on her.She frowned slightly. The way they looked at her was different from yesterday. Their gazes burned, and it seemed like they were excited for some sort of show.The next second, Caroline spotted the Ferrari at the entrance. It was a fiery red, drawing the attention of everyone who saw it.Something else drew their attention even more. Leaning against the car was a handsome Eddy. He had a chilling air about him.When he saw Caroline, he took large steps forward. His expression never changed."I'm here to pick you up from work."Caroline didn't seem to hear his words. She walked past him and went straight toward Jack.Eddy pulled Caroline
Yet, Jack's final action seemed undoubtedly like a challenge to Eddy.Eddy clenched his fists. He felt enraged, as though something precious had been stolen from him. It made him open the car door with a slam. He floored the gas pedal.With a loud vroom, the Ferrari shot off like an arrow.Only after the car sped away did the crowd return to themselves.None of them could believe their eyes.They hadn't been dreaming … had they?"Somebody pinch me! Pinch me quick! Did I see that wrong? Did Caroline Evans actually reject Mr. Eddy and get into another man's car?"Amidst the packed throng, Vivian sneered disdainfully.When Susan saw this, she started mocking. "That ruffian just now had to be Caroline's husband, right, Viv? He doesn't look like someone with money or power. It's no wonder she's been hiding him and doesn't even say what her husband does. It's because he's a disgrace."Someone was confused. "From the looks of it, Mr. Eddy was here to pursue Caroline. Why doesn't Caro
Caroline sat opposite Gwen.The shop owner said, "Um …"Caroline took out several hundred dollar bills from her bag. "I'm really sorry about bothering you, sir."The owner accepted the money and didn't feel like he could say anything more. Besides, no other customers were in the shop, and their presence didn't disturb his rest. Thus, he went behind the cashier's counter and played with his phone."You're drunk?" Caroline nudged Gwen.Gwen looked up, acting as if she'd only just spotted Caroline. "Carol, you're here."She looked as she normally did, but Caroline could tell that Gwen was putting on an act."What happened?" Caroline asked in concern.Gwen's eyes stung. She pouted slightly. "N—nothing."She'd seen Sean and some other woman walk into a jewelry store this morning when she'd been buying breakfast.Caroline didn't question her further when she saw that Gwen didn't want to answer. She walked past the fridge and took out a few bottles of beer. "Do you want to drink